Hi thinking of selling my 650 dual sport bike and getting a scooter sort of 400-500cc thats sporty but good on fuel and easy on a passenger and could take two people to spain. The XT660 i've got is just to lumpy and aggresive a ride for my Mrs on the back since we had a car crash a couple of years ago so i think its time to go, so if you could give me some ideas on what to get it would be appreciated
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Jim

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How luxurious do you want to be, assuming riding to Spain with luggage the Burgman 650 will need considering but not necessarily considered sporty, similar for X9 500 too. The TMax has the sporty credentials but not necessarily pillion comfort/space and drinks a bit. Silverwing 600 well worth a look too.

Some will suggest a 400 would suffice, but you'd both need to test-ride to be sure, as it'll depend on your expectations and combined weight (was that delicate enough?). Burgman 400, Yamaha Majesty, X8 or maybe even the new X10 350/500 but not sure about being a guinea-pig for new Italian models?

Whereabouts are you & what's your budget?

I Live in North Lincolnshire, so looking for local dealers mabee get some test rides. I should get about £1800 for my XT so thats a nice deposit on some thing new not 100% sure on scoot prices yet but i thing i would only want to spend aroud £5K ish. After having 600cc and above bikes for quite a few years i thing my head (and bulk) would need some thing bigger than a 400 but its a differnet ball game so like you say i need a few test rides.

What about a Gilera Nexus 500 are they any good?

xtjim wrote:What about a Gilera Nexus 500 are they any good?

J.P. Will be along soon he should tell you all you need to know..

xtjim wrote:What about a Gilera Nexus 500 are they any good?

They don't have the best reputation for reliability, but you maybe lucky, though it wouldn't be considered palatial for a pillion, not an especially touring focused scoot. They're short on storage and more sit-on than in, by all means try one but wouldn't be top of many people's list.

I'll put another plus for the Burgman 650, i have only had mine for a few weeks and put 200+ miles on it but comparing it to a 650 deauville or a gsf 600 bandit the Burgman has sharper handling as the weight is low down, comfort wise it's hard to beat, its well worth a look.

One of the last X9 500 evo's may be a option. They are a comfy scoot for two.